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We all know the importance of saving water. But to some people, they think water is the most abundant natural resources that they could just take for granted. Unfortunately, most of the water on this earth is not directly in potable form. Saving water means saving the energy required to filter and purity water. “Poor Little Fish” basin design tries to persuade consumers to reduce the waste of water in an emotional way. Instead of forcing people to consume less which usually lead to uncomfortable experience, this basin will make people think differently about saving water by making consumption tangible.

Poor Little Fish Basin consists of traditional shaped fish bowl and a basin. While using the water, you will notice the water level in the bowl gradually falls, it will go back to the same level once the water stops. There are separated pipelines so the water that comes from the tap is pure and clean while the one in the bowl is not really changing.

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The newly designed iPod Nano got our attention from today’s big Apple announcements. This new iPod Nano is smaller and redesigned with Multi-Touch technology, the same technology for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Listening your music is easier, intuitive and more fun. Have fun with your music, just tap or swipe away!

From : Apple

LG/be – Phone Concept Concept for the “Design the Future” contest put on by LG. LG asked people to design something that could be done in the next 2 or 3 years with today’s or near future technology.

Presented for the first time on the “LG Electronics Design Competition” in 2010, LG Eagle attract with an original design and the functionality. Eugene Kim is the designer of the dual screen concept phone, a concept phone
that looks like an eagle when is flipped out.

Both multitouch screen gives users unparalel gaming experience while playing games, and also provides screen control functions.

With modern gadgets getting smaller and better to replace the jewelry or fashion accessories, the contemporary jewelry designers may have to face a tough time in the days to come. Yesterday we covered the Bricell Jewelry Phone  in the blog, and now it’s time for another stylish gadget to tickle the trendy users. Conceived by Brazilian designer Dinard da Mata, the “Fluid” is a smartphone concept that as suggested by its name features a flexible OLED display to allow better mobility and ease of use. Designed for Philips, the mobile phone wraps around the wrist to become a bracelet for the fashionable, while gives an easy access on the go.

Improving on gadgets is one thing, but there’s a fine line between improvement and over-the-top futurism. This Japanese vending machine is firmly over that line with its insane 47-inch touch screen, cameras and built-in stereotyping.

When a potential customer approaches the machine, the cameras identify the person’s gender and age, then the super stereotyping software displays recommendations for drinks based on what it thinks people like you enjoy. The next time you approach one of the machines, it will remember your purchase history and make appropriate suggestions.

The first of these crazy machines was unveiled in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station; it’s just the beginning of a 500-strong planned team of wildly unnecessary drink vending machines to be installed in and around Tokyo in the next two years.

While they may not be entirely practical, these machines are all kinds of pretty. They look more like huge TVs than vending machines, and we have to admit that choosing a beverage from a gigantic, crystal-clear screen is much more inviting than the traditional method. Hopefully they attract the 30 percent in additional revenue that they’re expected to and gain enough popularity to spread to the rest of the world.

Fashion conscious but wanting more than just style and looking good? How about gadgets that will make you look and feel luxuriously good as well?
Well, now you have the chance to lay eyes upon the four designs of beautifully cut, glimmering Swarovski crystals embedded along with silver body that gives you 1GB of storage space USB thumb drives. Created by Phillip-Swarovski, the Heart Ware and Heart Beat models came with a lovely cord for you to wear it around your neck, which definitely adds on the glamour; whilst the Lock In and Lock Out series are designed for keychain that would go great with your Swarovski handbag. All four models featured built-in password protection only you can access to.

Let’s pump up your “Heart Beat”

Who could’ve thought you’d be having a “Heart Ware” around your neck?

Aren’t you glad you are “Lock In” with this?

You have this baby to accompany you when you are “Lock Out” of your house.

So, are you feeling the blink-a-blink of technology yet? If you are wondering how much are these beauties, how about USD100 for a start. Then again, it might not be enough.

The NWZ-W450 and NWZ-B150 can be used in rain and even cleaned under running water

Fear that the upcoming monsoons will destruct your precious gadgets? Fret not as Sony India has launched its range of water resistant and washable Walkman W & B series MP3 players in the country.

Suitable for use in active sports, the Walkman W series allows the player to be used in rainy conditions and even cleaned under running water. The waterproof range includes two models, the NWZ-W450 and the NWZ-B150.

The NWZ-W250 offers up to 11 hours of playback time with a full charge of 90 minutes. This model boasts of a Quick Charge function that allows the Walkman to play up to 90 minutes of music with a 3 minutes charging time. Extremely light at 43gms and available in three colors, the compact, foldable W series is trendy and portable for active use.

The NWZ-B150 features a one touch Bass Enhancer with a red power illuminator. This model sports a metallic paint finish on its USB cap. Like the W Series, NWZ-B150’s Quick Charge feature lets users enjoy 90 minutes of music playback with just 3 minute charging. The Walkman also features a long battery life of up to 18 hours with 70 minutes of full charging.

Both the models support simple ‘drag and drop’ function for transfer of music files. They also come with Sony’s “ZAPPIN” feature, which when activated, plays the main chorus of each song allowing users to easily scan through their music library on multiple playlists and folders to find the song they want to hear.

The Walkman B series offers MP3 music playback to voice and FM recording too.

The NWZ-W250 is available in Black, White, Pink colors and its costs is Rs. 4,990. The NWZ-B150 can be bought in Black, Pink, Red, Gold colors. Its price starts at Rs. 2,890.

by : Techtree News Staff

No, says a survey done on average Britons. According to the survey conducted on behalf of Sky HD, the average Briton only uses half of the functions available on their gadgets. Almost half of the 3,000 people questioned by One Poll did not know that their HD-ready television needed to be connected to a high-definition device, such as a Blu-ray DVD player or HD service, in order to enjoy high-definition pictures.

Only a quarter of men will ask for help with their gadgets, compared to 47 per cent of women. Almost two thirds of women will read the product manual when problems occur, compared to 54 per cent of men. Ten per cent of IT experts admitted to hitting a gadget in order to try and make it work properly.

Well, we Indians, not known for our technology sense too, should be glad we need not go through a survey like this.

A luxury goods designer, Stuart Hughes, has covered everyday gadgets, including an Apple iPad, in gold and diamonds, turning them into the ultimate must-have “bling”‘ boys toy.

By Andrew Hough